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N78 CMC

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 CMC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 86,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 84,193 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,525 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,023 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,764 miles

O/S wiper rubber split.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,924 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,892 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

slight exhaust blow from middle joint

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,166 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N78 CMC is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N78 CMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N78 CMC registered?

N78 CMC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N78 CMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N78 CMC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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